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<blockquote data-quote="BloodiedButUnbowed" data-source="post: 736975" data-attributes="member: 13303"><p>Hi there,</p><p></p><p>My younger stepson is possibly bipolar. He is 16 and does not yet have a definitive diagnosis. He attempted suicide and came as close to succeeding as possible - he was revived by hospital staff and kept alive on life support for a full week before he began what has been a semi-miraculous recovery. </p><p></p><p>He was placed on antidepressants which triggered a manic phase lasting about one month - this was the first clue my stepson may be bipolar rather than unipolar - that and the suicide attempt. Bipolar individuals are statistically much more likely to attempt suicide. </p><p></p><p>The last we heard the psychiatrist was going to wait to see if YS has another manic episode within the next 12 months. If he does, he will receive the bipolar diagnosis.</p><p></p><p>In the end, it's probably more important to ensure our children have the best possible quality of life. And yes, this often includes psychiatric medications. I would monitor your daughter to see if she is responding well to her prescriptions, and if she has any side effects.</p><p></p><p>I believe, and this is just a gut feeling, that YS is most likely bipolar. Bipolar individuals have an intensity and a drive that is uncomfortable to witness. It's like they are amped up to 20. One almost feels assaulted by their energy. And this is how YS can feel to me. It's the "turbo mode" in my eyes that differentiates bipolar from unipolar depression. I have dealt with unipolar depression and when it has been very bad, it's taken all my energy to simply get out of bed. </p><p></p><p>As long as you are working with medical professionals you trust, you'll likely have to let it all unfold as we are doing.</p><p></p><p>I am sorry for the recent loss in your family. I wouldn't count this out as a major trigger for your daughter's struggles.</p><p></p><p>Does she have an IEP in school?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BloodiedButUnbowed, post: 736975, member: 13303"] Hi there, My younger stepson is possibly bipolar. He is 16 and does not yet have a definitive diagnosis. He attempted suicide and came as close to succeeding as possible - he was revived by hospital staff and kept alive on life support for a full week before he began what has been a semi-miraculous recovery. He was placed on antidepressants which triggered a manic phase lasting about one month - this was the first clue my stepson may be bipolar rather than unipolar - that and the suicide attempt. Bipolar individuals are statistically much more likely to attempt suicide. The last we heard the psychiatrist was going to wait to see if YS has another manic episode within the next 12 months. If he does, he will receive the bipolar diagnosis. In the end, it's probably more important to ensure our children have the best possible quality of life. And yes, this often includes psychiatric medications. I would monitor your daughter to see if she is responding well to her prescriptions, and if she has any side effects. I believe, and this is just a gut feeling, that YS is most likely bipolar. Bipolar individuals have an intensity and a drive that is uncomfortable to witness. It's like they are amped up to 20. One almost feels assaulted by their energy. And this is how YS can feel to me. It's the "turbo mode" in my eyes that differentiates bipolar from unipolar depression. I have dealt with unipolar depression and when it has been very bad, it's taken all my energy to simply get out of bed. As long as you are working with medical professionals you trust, you'll likely have to let it all unfold as we are doing. I am sorry for the recent loss in your family. I wouldn't count this out as a major trigger for your daughter's struggles. Does she have an IEP in school? [/QUOTE]
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